@cstross@wandering.shop @markjustmark@aus.social @BenHM3@saint-paul.us @octows@mastodon.social @joshsternberg.com There are several layers to "belief" I've found: 1. I like donuts and coffee and all my friends show up for Sunday services 2. My mom told me so and the strife in my life if I doubted it isn't worth it 3. There are some things we don't yet know, but this explanation helps 4. I am controlled by my fear 5. Yes, my children, you do good if you pay me your money and vote like I tell you to! I'm sure there's more.